About the event

Join us at our Environmental Resource Centre to learn basic butterfly identification and how to participate in the national UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. By the end of the session, hopefully you will feel confident in registering to carry out your own Butterfly Survey, either on one of our reserves or in a local green space near you!

What to expect: We will meet at the Environmental Resource Center, Ebbw Vale (Steel Works Road, The Works, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AL, SO173085, w.3.w. again.steps.tight). After a short talk on the butterflies of Gwent and how to set up a survey transect, we will head out to Central Valley reserve to practice what we have learnt. We will return to the car park for around 1pm. There are facilities on site.

What to bring: Please wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. A camera/mobile phone may be useful for photographing butterflies to ID.

Please note that this is weather dependant and will only go ahead in dry conditions.

More information on the UKBMS can be found here: Welcome to the UKBMS | UKBMS

This event is suitable for 16+

Please note we will be on our feet for approx 90 minutes on uneven ground

No dogs allowed